Showing posts with label Michael Caine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Michael Caine. Show all posts

Saturday, December 12, 2009

The Man Who Would Be King

Michael Caine and Sean Connery star in this 1975 film directed by John Huston.

Two rogue British soldiers set themselves up as gods in a small country that can't contain their greed and egos. Great comedy/action/adventure story based on the Rudyard Kipling yarn.

Fun, funny, and a showcase for both actors. Has Michael Caine actually been in every movie ever made?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073341/

Sleuth

Michael Caine and Laurence Olivier star in this 1972 suspense film from Joseph Mankiewicz.

A cat and mouse game between a man who loves games and his wife's lover. What does he know? How far is he willing to go in this battle of wits? Will it turn deadly?

Both actors are superb and the suspense builds nicely. Highly recommended.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069281/

Monday, November 9, 2009

Noises Off

1992 farce directed by Peter Bogdanovich starring Michael Caine, John Ritter, Carol Burnett, Christopher Reeve, Nicolette Sheridan, Marilu Henner.

Hysterical farce about a theatre director trying to whip his cast and show into shape before its opening. We see it from the audience's point of view as well as from backstage.

Great cast makes the most of it...with many laughs along the way.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105017/

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Zulu

Tense 1964 film directed by Cy Endfield stars Stanley Baker, Jack Hawkins, and a very young Michael Caine.

British garrison in Africa is attacked by thousands of Zulu warriors. Attempts to develop characters take a back seat to the impressive battle scenes that run throughout the film. Action sequences are surprisingly good considering this was made almost half a century ago.

Caine is good as novice, prissy officer who proves himself worthy to fellow officers and comrades in arms.

Exciting and memorable.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058777/